I have been trying to lose weight and can’t stand veggies or fruit.
I have been trying to lose weight ever since the 4th grade and am now 22 years old. Last time I had it checked my body fat was 27%, but I know I have gained weight since then. The main problem with all of this is that I don't eat veggies. I can't stand...
For weight loss, I drink 1 1/2 to 2 liters of water a day and lost six pounds in two weeks.
I recently started a weight loss program and have changed my eating habits within 3 weeks time. I drink 2 sometimes 1 1/2 liters of water a day, mostly chicken, and veggies. I lost 6 pounds the first two weeks when I checked in with my nutritionist. Is this too much weight? I am...
My brother is trying a liquid diet and this seems very dangerous to me.
My question is about the amount that a person needs a day in protein. My brother is trying a liquid diet. I told him that he needs not only vitamins and minerals but also a certain amount of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. I was especially concerned about protein and how overall his calorie intake...
From a MD nutritionist, I had hoped for a more progressive approach to obesity than drug therapy.
I am 40 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 267 pounds. I have been extremely overweight since youth and have made many weight loss efforts. One particularly "effective" diet was a high protein/low carbohydrate diet. Ten years ago, I lost 120 pounds in about 14 months but it took less than...
What would happen if I ate the exact amount of calories to maintain my goal weight?
Does the excess weight an overweight person have the need to be supported? I am currently overweight going to Weight Watchers and do not understand what would happen if I ate the exact amount of calories to maintain my goal weight. I understand I am eating a little less than that, but what if...
Do you have any ideas how I can lose lose the big hips and thighs?
I am a 22-year-old. Do you have any ideas on how I can lose some weight and lose the big hips and thighs?
First, find out what you should weigh and eat with the Healthy Body Calculator®. With physical exercise, you can strengthen the underlying muscles. While spot reducing is not possible, you can lose...
My mother is overweight and have no idea what to tell her to help.
I am writing to you because I have a little problem. My mother is overweight, even though she does activities and eats well (most of the time). I have no idea what to tell her that would help her out. This has been going on for a long time and I would really like...
If I am eating healthy and working out, why am I not losing weight?
If a person is eating healthy and working out... what is the reason that they might not be losing weight?
Your weight is determined by the calories in the food you eat minus the calories your body expends keeping itself running plus activities and exercise. In order to lose 1 pound per week, you must...
Are there foods that melt off fat?
How do you melt off fat? Are there foods that do it? Is it a combination of vegetables?
You can't "melt off" fat. There is not any food or combination of foods that specifically help burn body fat. A variety of vegetables will improve your consumption of vitamins, minerals, and fiber but will do nothing...
I don’t know if I should follow up on two diet authors Dean Ornish and Cliff Sheats.
I not sure what is the best strategy for me in losing weight. I'm 255 pounds and 5 feet 8 inches. Right now I don't know if I should follow up on 2 diet authors that interest me. These are Dean Ornish and Cliff Sheats. Ornish deals with more a low-fat vegetarian diet with...
